I have researched a few things (better shields, reactor and engines) but in the hangar I can´t put them into my ships. How can I build ships with the new parts?

So it`s not enuff to research them, I also have to buy them, right? It seems as if those blueprints are not available on every station.

Yes, that's correct. Some of the higher-level blueprints require multiple parts as well, so you'll need to visit multiple stations to find them.

I think it's just the two main factions and their stations per system. and they don't always have shops available. I think the Bounty Hunter faction never have shops.

Also, fun thing you can do: you can blow up the stations and they'll drop their blueprints so you don't have to buy them :D

Sometimes you may have the opposite problem: you'll have purchased the blueprint(s) but can't yet equip the item. A couple reasons:

- the chosen hull isn't large enough to accept that item, or doesn't have the correct hardpoint

- you might not yet have researched that group to a high enough level. The items have a minimum tech level, and you may bump into this as you encounter higher-level equipment.

Note that on the big map you can hover over the dollar sign icon, and you'll get a graphical pop-up of which items are available for sale (or plunder, muahahahhaha!) in that system.

Ahh, thanks! Some of that I figured out myself, but the thing with researching and having the right blueprints was a little bit confusing to me!
Thanks to both of you, but whom shall I give the "Problem Solved Archievement"?
Grilledfish? He was first and grilled fish is tasty!
But the dog looks so cute and he likes beer!

Grilledfish should get it.

Okay, I gave it to Grilledfish. Thanks!